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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-2-14. Power of probate court to appoint guardian.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-2-14. Power of probate court to appoint guardian.

The probate court of the county in which a minor is found or in which the proposed permanent guardian is domiciled shall have the power to appoint a permanent guardian for a minor who has no natural guardian, testamentary guardian, or permanent guardian. In its discretion, the probate court of the county in which the petition for appointment of a permanent guardian is filed may transfer the case to the probate court of any other county in this state if such transfer would serve the best interest of the minor.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-2-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.

## Cross References

Jurisdiction of courts to appoint guardian of child, § 15-11-6. Appointment of guardian ad litem in probate proceedings, § 53-3-19 (Pre-1998 Probate Code). Provision that surviving spouse under 18 years may take share of estate without intervention of guardian, § 53-4-2(3) (Pre-1998 Probate Code).

## Law Reviews

For article recommending more consistency in age requirements of laws pertaining to the welfare of minors, see 6 Ga. St. B.J. 189 (1969). For article, ‘‘Trusts for Dependents: Effect of Georgia’s Support Obligation on Federal Income Taxation,’’ see 8 Ga. St. B.J. 323 (1972). For article, ‘‘Wills, Trusts & Administration of Estates,’’ see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 499 (2001).